Two Years!

Today marks the 2nd Anniversary of my Realize Band surgery.

I can't quite believe it's been two whole years, the time has flown by in most aspects.

The biggest reason I had surgery was so that I could get pregnant and have a healthy pregnancy.  I was feeling really discouraged last month when the doctors thought we would have to go through IVF treatments.  I started to feel like I done surgery for nothing.  I know I did it for other reasons but that was my main goal. 

The last two years have not been easy by any means.  I have lost about 100lbs, which doesn't seem like enough to me for two years of losing weight.  I know I need to be thankful for what I have accomplished but it is hard to feel like you haven't done enough. 

Obviously during my pregnancy I won't be focusing on losing weight.  When I talked to my OB at my first appointment, she said I don't necessarily have to gain weight during pregnancy as long as the baby gains weight and stays healthy.  I don't know how realistic that is.  I am just going to focus on healthy choices and once I get this darn boot off start my walking back up again.  I really miss my walks.  I really miss walking in general, the hobbling I do doesn't quite cut the mustard.

I need to focus on eating more healthy things.  With my morning sickness a few weeks ago, I started eating more crackers and comfort food.  I'm not doing awful but I could be doing better.  Though if I eat one more banana, I will probably turn into one.

I'm going to try to take some pictures this weekend, since I haven't taken any all month but for now I will leave you with these ones, some of my favorite pictures because they remind where I came from and who I have become.



May 2009



May 2009



September 2009



June 2010



January 2011



March 2011 with that hideous black dress



April 2011



May 2011





May 2011



100lbs Lost!!



June 2011



Here's to another 100lbs lost over the next 2 years!